Captain Conan Returns To Highlight Stat Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a hot minute since Captain Conan has shed some light on under-the-radar prospects in Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While I attempt to see as many matches and teams as I can every season, I know that I barely scratch the surface of covering volleyball in Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today's report features five ranked athletes who have not recently been featured, but who were among the state leaders in one statistical category or another.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516253"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67362575f2620"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paul was one of the top liberos in the class of 2027 that I missed play this season. I saw Paul and the Thunderbirds compete in the summer, but did not see them in the regular season. She finished her sophomore campaign with 352 digs and 649 serve receptions. Paul is currently ranked No. 54 in the Kansas Class of 2027 and is the No. 2 ranked libero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529788"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67362025baaea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">West Franklin is a team that I did not see play during the last prep season. Walters was the top attacker on that club finishing with 378 kills in 89 sets. She had back-to-back seasons of 300-plus kills for the Falcons. She is currently ranked No. 133 overall and to my knowledge uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["541080"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67362237021af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bishop had an all-around solid season for the Lansing Lions. I watched the Lions this season and they were young. Bishop recorded 241 digs and 155 kills. The Lions fell far from their normal expectations but still finished with a winning record. Bishop's game will continue to evolve and she will be leaned on next season to be a leader for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698050"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673623a52ef0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Feldman played a leading role for the Class 1A Division I state champion Redskins. She recorded 441 kills in 103 sets. She also sets for Little River and finished with 461 assists. You add to that her 106 total blocks and you have one of the most interesting and impressive stat lines in the state. Feldman is currently ranked No. 103 overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446314"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736284ee5772"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bronson had an outstanding season for the Cougars. During her sophomore season, she collected 300 kills. She can play six rotations and the rest of her stat line was also impressive with totals of 219 digs and 58 blocks. She is currently ranked No. 15 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027, and I hope I get a chance to see her play club ball this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->